The Family Business

By Lenore Appelhans, Ken Lamug (Illustrator)

A raccoon discovers family secrets while trying to follow his dreams. Can he balance expectations and his true self?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Lucky the raccoon dreams of joining the family business, but his first day reveals unexpected secrets. As he navigates this new reality, Lucky must decide if he can honor his family's wishes while staying true to his own passions. Will he find a way to balance these conflicting paths, or will his dreams lead him astray? This charming tale of self-discovery and family expectations is filled with humor and heart, inviting readers to join Lucky on his journey to find where he truly belongs.

From the publisher

A young raccoon forges his own path in this laugh-out-loud read-aloud picture book!Lucky is a racoon who loves to dance, watch TV, and dream of the day he’s big enough to join the family business. But when Lucky finally gets his chance, his first day on the job isn’t exactly what he expects.And so begins a hilariously rude awakening as Lucky discovers exactly what his family has been up to this entire time. Is there a way to honor his family’s expectations while following his heart?Author Lenore Appelhans’s well-paced story is full of refrains and builds to a surprising finish and Ken Lamug’s adorable artwork brings this special raccoon and his boisterous family to life. Perfect for fans of Gaston and Wolfie the Bunny, Lucky’s journey is about the difficulty of balancing family expectations and being true to yourself.

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